1. JCS/ J-7/Joint Education Branch 1 8 Oct 2004 UNCLASSIFIEDPREDECISIONAL Enlisted Professional Military Education Policy (EPMEP) LTC Larry Smith JPME Planner (703) 692-6297 Operational Plans and Joint Force Development Directorate

2. JCS/ J-7/Joint Education Branch 2 8 Oct 2004 UNCLASSIFIEDPREDECISIONAL To provide an overview of the draft Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction (CJCSI 1805.01). “Enlisted Professional Military Education Policy.” Purpose

3. JCS/ J-7/Joint Education Branch 3 8 Oct 2004 UNCLASSIFIEDPREDECISIONAL JFOWC: Mandate for Commanders JAWS: Joint Operational Artistry Company Grade JPME and Service Competencies Enlisted JPME Pinnacle CAPSTONE: Evolving as a Joint Warfighting Course JPME I, II and AJPME: Reform and Expansion (to include Reserve Component) CJCS Vision for Joint Education

4. JCS/ J-7/Joint Education Branch 4 8 Oct 2004 UNCLASSIFIEDPREDECISIONAL Why an EPMEP? Top Legislative Priorities* for next 16 months include Strengthening Combined/Joint Warfight Capabilities. An enabling strategy of this objective is to “bring jointness to the lowest appropriate level.” *SecDef memo dated 24 Sep 2003, Subject: Legislative Priorities for Fiscal Year 2004 CJCS Joint Professional Military Education Initiatives.* “OPMEP will not expand to include NCO or Civilian matters. The former will be the subject of a stand-alone CJCS Policy document to be developed by Joint Staff, J7, the latter the province of OSD.” *Memo dated 9 Jan 2004, Subject: CJCS Guidance for Revising OPMEP …Our overarching goal is to educate and train the right person for the right task at the right time. We can no longer wait until an individual is placed into a leadership position before receiving the proper education and training. This is especially true today because we are discovering that the War on Terrorism requires noncommissioned officers from all Services to work in the joint environment more often than they have before..! Extract from Draft Chairman’s Vision – CJCSI 1805.01

5. JCS/ J-7/Joint Education Branch 5 8 Oct 2004 UNCLASSIFIEDPREDECISIONAL Guiding Principles Formulate the policy using an inclusive, interactive process. Develop a policy that provides guidance, not overly restrictive requirements. Ensure policy considers Service uniqueness. Promote habitual leadership & education relationships across Services to realize the Chairman’s Vision. Recognize that training and education are not mutually exclusive. Both interrelate and comprise the learning continuum.

6. JCS/ J-7/Joint Education Branch 6 8 Oct 2004 UNCLASSIFIEDPREDECISIONAL Service vs. Joint Education & Training Responsibilities Core Service Skills Training Professional Military Education Joint Training and Education Service Chief Title 10 responsibility is greatest Joint Training & Education need is greatest Professional Military Education Joint Training and Education Skill Progression Training Professional Military Education E-1/O-1 Training & Education Continuum E-9/O-10 How to Think! Do!

7. JCS/ J-7/Joint Education Branch 7 8 Oct 2004 UNCLASSIFIEDPREDECISIONAL EPMEP Stakeholders DDJS-ME USJFCOMNDU USN USA USMCUSAF SENIOREXECUTIVESTEERINGCOMMITTEE (Service and USJFCOM SELs) CJCS EPMEPWORKINGGROUP JCS J7 COCOMCOMMANDSENIORENLISTEDLEADERS Advisory Policy Development EPME Review NCO SENIOR ACADEMIES AND SCHOOLS Service Training and Education Command Representation

8. JCS/ J-7/Joint Education Branch 8 8 Oct 2004 UNCLASSIFIEDPREDECISIONAL EPMEP Working Group Members Msgt Brian Burlingame MC University MC University Msgt Douglas Patton MC University Maj Ken Knarr TECOM CMSgt Robert Hale HQ AF HQ AF SMSgt Daniel Wells AFSNCOA CMSgt Denise Alexander HQ AF CSM Mark Ripka USJFCOM SGM Jackie Johnson NDU GySgt John Lipps USJFCOM LTC Larry Smith JCS/J-7 SGM Michael Lamb TRADOC SGM John Cross CAC CPT (P) John Kallo TRADOC CTACM Susan Davis USN Senior Enlisted Academy MMCM Lewis Capehart NETC FORCM Mike McCalip NETC LCDR Don Wilkinson OPNAV MCPO Diane Lacumsky CPO Academy MCPO Dave Robinson HQ USCG Blaze a trail so that others might follow!

9. JCS/ J-7/Joint Education Branch 9 8 Oct 2004 UNCLASSIFIEDPREDECISIONAL G –Glossary …is not just an enlisted version of the OPMEP. While there are similarities, there are also major differences. Bottom Line Up Front: The EPMEP… F – References E – EJPME ProgramsD - Responsibilities C - EPME Review Process B – Policies for EJPME A – EPME Policy Base Document CJCSI1805.01 …has no basis in legislation and does not have a formal program review (i.e., PAJE) requirement. …provides guidance to Service Chiefs, while enabling them to retain their discretionary authority to execute. …promotes, but does not require, “jointness” in Service enlisted professional military education programs. …recognizes that all enlisted personnel require some joint education and familiarization while others require more focused and comprehensive joint education.

10. JCS/ J-7/Joint Education Branch 10 8 Oct 2004 UNCLASSIFIEDPREDECISIONAL Joint Enlisted Learning Continuum SENIOR ENLISTED JPME COURSE* *CJCS-sponsored courses COMMAND SENIOR ENLISTED CAPSTONE COURSE* CAREER EJPME BASIC EJPME

11. JCS/ J-7/Joint Education Branch 11 8 Oct 2004 UNCLASSIFIEDPREDECISIONAL Enlisted JPME Program Level of Complexity (Joint Topics) E1 E2 E3 E4 E5/E6* E6*/E7 E8 E9 Junior and Mid-grade Personnel Senior Enlisted Leaders Three Tiered Program Embedded in Service Introductory and Primary Level Programs and Primary Level Programs Basic EJPME Career EJPME Embedded in Service Intermediate, Senior, & Executive Level Programs Career EJPME * SERVICE DEPENDENT Senior Enlisted JPME Course CSEL CAPSTONE CSEL CAPSTONECourse Senior EJPME CJCS-Sponsored Courses

12. JCS/ J-7/Joint Education Branch 12 8 Oct 2004 UNCLASSIFIEDPREDECISIONAL Program Overview Joint Learning Areas Joint Learning Objectives Basic EJPME National Military Capabilities and Organization National Military Capabilities and Organization Armed Forces Overview Armed Forces Overview (8) Learning objectives provide a brief intro to basic US Defense Structure and Roles and Missions Career EJPME National Military Capabilities and Organization National Military Capabilities and Organization Armed Forces Overview Armed Forces Overview Foundation of Joint Operations Foundation of Joint Operations National Strategic Overview National Strategic Overview (20) Learning objectives builds upon Basic EJPME and adds topics covering Joint Operations and National Strategic Overviews Programs Levels of learning achievement increase and become more joint focused. Senior EJPME National Military Capabilities and Organization National Military Capabilities and Organization Joint Doctrine Joint Doctrine Service, Joint, Interagency, and Multi-national Capabilities Service, Joint, Interagency, and Multi-national Capabilities Defense Acquisition and Resourcing Defense Acquisition and Resourcing National Military Capabilities and Organization National Military Capabilities and Organization Armed Forces Overview Armed Forces Overview Foundation of Joint Operations Foundation of Joint Operations National Strategic Overview National Strategic Overview (11) Learning objectives are contained in a stand-alone, web-based course that prepares SELs for a joint duty assignment (13) Learning objectives prepare our most senior enlisted personnel for assignment as the CSEL in a GO/FO Command CSEL Capstone Senior EJPME Course (Multi-Service Acculturation)

13. JCS/ J-7/Joint Education Branch 13 8 Oct 2004 UNCLASSIFIEDPREDECISIONAL Base Document – –Establishes Chairman’s EPME/EJPME Vision Highlights of EPMEP Enclosure A. Enlisted Professional Military Education –Establishes three levels of EJPME that support Services’ EPME Systems. Program is broken into two tiers of education: First tier provides guidance to Services regarding topics that should be integrated into EPME programs for enlisted personnel not assigned to a joint billet. Second tier establishes CJCS-Sponsored EJPME courses for enlisted personnel assigned to joint billets. –Introduces Enlisted Professional Military Education Continuum –Links leader development requirement in the JOpsC to EPME A – EPME Policy

14. JCS/ J-7/Joint Education Branch 14 8 Oct 2004 UNCLASSIFIEDPREDECISIONAL Highlights of EPMEP Enclosure B. Policies for EPME –Reinforces that Services’ should embed Basic and Career EJPME learning objectives into existing Service EPME programs. –Supports use of resident and non-resident instruction to achieve objectives. –Allows Services to determine the specific methodology and techniques employed to achieve EJPME learning objectives. Enclosure C. EPME Review Process –Creates a Senior Executive Steering Committee (SESC) comprised of the Service Senior Enlisted Leaders (SMA, MCPON, SMMC, CMSAF, & CSM, USJFCOM). –Establishes Enlisted Military Education Review Council (EMERC) that is similar to MECC but focuses on EJPME topics/issues. –Establishes a triennial self-assessment of Service EJPME programs (Basic and Career EJPME). There is no PAJE requirement! –Provides guidance to Services if they desire to have their EJPME programs validated and approved by DDJS-ME. C - EPME Review Process B – Policies for EJPME

15. JCS/ J-7/Joint Education Branch 15 8 Oct 2004 UNCLASSIFIEDPREDECISIONAL Highlights of EPMEP Enclosure D. Responsibilities –Defines responsibilities for the Chairman, DJ-7, VDJ-7, USJFCOM, Services, and NDU-P. –Adds Senior Service Enlisted Leaders as an advisory council. –Assigns NDU-P the responsibility for Senior EJPME (Senior Enlisted Course and CSEL CAPSTONE program. Enclosure E. Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education –Establishes learning objectives that take into consideration that an enlisted member may not receive any EJPME until actually assigned to a joint billet. –Provides guidance regarding Joint Learning Areas and Joint Learning Objectives for the EJPME program E – EJPME ProgramsD - Responsibilities

16. JCS/ J-7/Joint Education Branch 16 8 Oct 2004 UNCLASSIFIEDPREDECISIONAL Critical Path Development Timeline EPMEP Development Phase 13 Feb – 20 Sep 04 VDJ-7 Review 21 Sep 04 DJ-7 Review 12 Oct 04 DJS Briefing (TDB) CJCS Decision Brief Formal Staffing of EPMEP Stakeholder Review of Draft EPMEP 10 – 22 Sep 04 Comments and Acceptance Process Signed EPMEP CJCSI 1805.01 Completed In process Planned Event NDU-P Briefing 14 Oct 04 Tank Briefing (TDB) Service SEL Briefing 20 Oct 04 USJFCOM J-7 Briefing 29 Oct 04

17. JCS/ J-7/Joint Education Branch 17 8 Oct 2004 UNCLASSIFIEDPREDECISIONAL SSEL Role in EJPME Program Service Senior Enlisted Leaders (SSELs) SSELs advise the Service Chiefs on enlisted matters and have a vested interest in the education and training of enlisted personnel. SSELs also serve as members of the Senior Executive Steering Committee (SESC). Along with CSM, USJFCOM comprise the SESC. Along with CSM, USJFCOM comprise the SESC. Provides strategic guidance to Enlisted Military Education Review Council (EMERC). Provides strategic guidance to Enlisted Military Education Review Council (EMERC). Participate in CSEL CAPSTONE Program. Participate in CSEL CAPSTONE Program. Identify CSELs for participation in CSEL CAPSTONE Program. Identify CSELs for participation in CSEL CAPSTONE Program.

18. JCS/ J-7/Joint Education Branch 18 8 Oct 2004 UNCLASSIFIEDPREDECISIONAL “Formulating policies for coordinating the military education and training for members of the armed forces.” Title 10, USC, Section 153(B). Chairman’s Responsibilities Joint Staff J-7, DDJS-ME EMERC WG JFCOM J-7 CJCSCJCS Senior Enlisted Executive Committee (SESC) Committee (SESC) Senior Enlisted Executive Committee (SESC) Committee (SESC) DEPUTY DIRECTOR, JOINT STAFF, FOR MILITARY EDUCATION Enlisted Military Education Review Council JOINT EDUCATION BRANCH Service Training and Education Command Reps Service Training and Education Command Reps DIRECTOR, JOINT STAFF DIRECTOR, VDJ-7 is: n Deputy Director, Joint Staff, for Military Education (DDJS-ME) VDJ-7 is: n Deputy Director, Joint Staff, for Military Education (DDJS-ME) Order – EPMEP Execute – EMERC Advisory – SESC Inspect – Reports NDUNDU

19. JCS/ J-7/Joint Education Branch 19 8 Oct 2004 UNCLASSIFIEDPREDECISIONAL Senior Enlisted JPME Course LSN 1. Formulating and Integrating US National Strategy LSN 2. Integrating Strategy, Resources, and Contingency Planning LSN 3. Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning LSN 4. National Military Command Structure LSN 5. Roles, History, Missions, Customs and Courtesies of US Armed Forces LSN 6. Motivating Organizations LSN 7. Discipline and Conduct of Multi-Service Subordinates Seven lesson modules currently in use. Accessible online and via CD- ROM. Seven lesson modules currently in use. Accessible online and via CD- ROM. Four modules undergoing modification with support from NDU/JFSC. Four modules undergoing modification with support from NDU/JFSC. JKDDC JMO guidelines and funding. JKDDC JMO guidelines and funding. Target release date - Jan 2005. Target release date - Jan 2005. Phase 1 LSN 8. Personal Appearance and Wear of the Enlisted Uniform LSN 9. Multiple Services Physical Fitness Programs LSN 10. Performance Evaluation LSN 11. Professional Military Education and Promotion Policies for Subordinate Development Four additional Service-focused lesson modules. Four additional Service-focused lesson modules. JKDDC JMO funding with Service SME support. JKDDC JMO funding with Service SME support. Target release date - April 2005. Target release date - April 2005. Completed 11-lesson course to be transitioned to NDU for management and control. Completed 11-lesson course to be transitioned to NDU for management and control. Phase 2

20. JCS/ J-7/Joint Education Branch 20 8 Oct 2004 UNCLASSIFIEDPREDECISIONAL Proposed CSEL CAPSTONE Course Joint Staff Service Chiefs Field Study Briefs Graduation DOD Trans. Overseas Field Studies Overseas Field Studies Interagency Overview Wargame?? Overseas Briefs Intro, VCJCS NMS, Exec.Health Service Senior Enlisted Joint Operations Module Intel. Support CJCS SUNDAYMONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAY WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Joint Forces Staff College Fly to Norfolk SOUTHCOM NORTHCOM TRANSCOM FOUR WEEK SCHEDULE Minimum of 2 iterations per year Minimum of 2 iterations per year 20-40 CSELs per iteration 20-40 CSELs per iteration Military Air available Military Air available 3 or 4-Star Senior Mentors 3 or 4-Star Senior Mentors Leverage current and past CSELs w/joint experience Leverage current and past CSELs w/joint experience Face to face joint acculturation Face to face joint acculturation

21. JCS/ J-7/Joint Education Branch 21 8 Oct 2004 UNCLASSIFIEDPREDECISIONAL CSEL Course Development Timeline CSEL CAPSTONE Joint Learning Areas and Joint Learning Objectives Kickoff Meeting Project Planning Process CSEL Course Project Plan (Draft) CSEL Course Execution Project Plan Briefing to Stakeholders Project Plan Approval CSEL Course Project Plan J-7 NDU-P USJFCOM Quality Control Processes Brief to Senior Executive Steering Committee FOC 1 Dec 05

22. JCS/ J-7/Joint Education Branch 22 8 Oct 2004 UNCLASSIFIEDPREDECISIONAL What’s Next EPMEP EPMEP Continue staffing process. Continue staffing process. Schedule 1 st Enlisted Military Education Review Council (EMERC) Working Group meeting after EPMEP distribution. Schedule 1 st Enlisted Military Education Review Council (EMERC) Working Group meeting after EPMEP distribution. CSEL CAPSTONE Course Implementation CSEL CAPSTONE Course Implementation Initial Stakeholder meeting to develop project plan (scope, objectives, course layout, funding, timelines, etc). Key stakeholders (J-7, NDU, USFCOM) Initial Stakeholder meeting to develop project plan (scope, objectives, course layout, funding, timelines, etc). Key stakeholders (J-7, NDU, USFCOM) USJFCOM host 2 nd CSEL Joint Operations Module – Feb 04 USJFCOM host 2 nd CSEL Joint Operations Module – Feb 04 FOC – NLT Dec 2005 FOC – NLT Dec 2005 Senior Enlisted JPME Course Expansion Senior Enlisted JPME Course Expansion NDU updating course content for 4 of the 7 lesson modules in current course - 15 Oct 04 anticipated completion date. NDU updating course content for 4 of the 7 lesson modules in current course - 15 Oct 04 anticipated completion date. JKDDC JMO to convert course to JKDDC standards - Jan 05 target date. JKDDC JMO to convert course to JKDDC standards - Jan 05 target date. Final submission of materials for 4 Service-specific lesson modules – Jan 05 target date. Final submission of materials for 4 Service-specific lesson modules – Jan 05 target date. Distribution of 11-lesson module course – Apr 05 target date Distribution of 11-lesson module course – Apr 05 target date

23. JCS/ J-7/Joint Education Branch 23 8 Oct 2004 UNCLASSIFIEDPREDECISIONAL Final Words This initiative establishes a foundation and is a project without an end state! We need the full support of NDU, the Services, SSELs, and COCOMs to execute and maintain program. Congress has tasked DoD to address Senior Enlisted Leaders in a strategic plan that links development to the missions and goals of DoD. We will report our progress to Congress in Jan 2007.

24. JCS/ J-7/Joint Education Branch 24 8 Oct 2004 UNCLASSIFIEDPREDECISIONAL Enlisted Professional Military Education Policy (EPMEP)